Is it polite to say I would like to ask?

Is it polite to say I would like to ask?

used as a direct and rather rude way of asking for something. The polite phrase is ‘I would like’…

How do you use I would like to ask?

“I would like to ask you a question,” she began. I would like to ask for your help”. “I would like to ask these people: Would you like to eat your tradition to extinction? I would like to ask for some privacy at this time for myself and my family”.

How do you use would like?

We use would like or ‘d like to say politely what we want, especially when making offers and requests:

1. Would you like a biscuit with your coffee?
2. Can you order for Ellie? She’d like the Margarita pizza, please.
3. Would you like to listen to that again?
4. I’d like to get a return ticket for tomorrow.

Would like to ask you meaning?

I would like to ask you FOR some information. If we want somebody to give us something, we ask for something. If we want to learn something, i.e., to get to know something we ask a question of somebody.

Would like to meaning?

Definition of would like —used to say that someone wants to do or have something We would like to help in any way we can.

How do you politely ask for information in an email?

Asking for information

1. I am writing to enquire about…
2. I would be grateful if you could give me some information/further details about…
3. I would appreciate some information about…
4. I would be interested to receive further details about…

Do you like VS would you like?

Do you like is used to ask if someone generally enjoys or is partial to something. Would you like is a politer way of asking “do you want” when offering something.

Would you like to examples?

Here are some examples: “I would like to answer that question.” “I would like to compete in a cooking contest.” “I would like to explain myself.”

What is the difference between I would like to ask you?

You can ask a question, and the other person might answer with information, but you cannot “ask information.” Or, you can “ask for information.” Now as to the difference between “I would like to ask you for some information” and “I would ask you for some information,” they have the same meaning.

Is it correct to say I would like to ask for information?

Neither is correct. You do not ‘ask information’. Information is a ‘thing’, not a verb. You can ask FOR information, which will (you hope) be delivered to you. Think of ‘information’ as a package. ‘I would like to ask you FOR some information’ is the proper and grammatical statement.

What does it mean when someone asks you to explain something?

When you ask someone to explain something to you, it suggests that you’re pretty lost, that you missed key points, or that they need to give you a more in-depth explanation so that you fully understand.

How do you ask someone a question in a formal way?

When asking a colleague, use a slightly more formal form, and when asking for information from a stranger, use an appropriately formal construction. If you are asking a friend or family member for information, use a direct question. Simple Question Structure: Wh? + Helping Verb + Subject + Verb